Venous Thromboembolism in Foot and Ankle Trauma.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg
; 41(3): 607-617, 2024 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-38789173
ABSTRACT
Every surgeon may have experienced a tragic event associated with death or debilitation secondary to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) after foot and ankle trauma and surgery. Nevertheless, the prevention of such a tragic event needs to be carefully evaluated rationally with currently available epidemiologic data. With great postoperative protocols and access to care, most PE events can be prevented. There are modifiable risk factors, such as length/type of immobilization and operative trauma/time that can lower the incidence of DVT/PE. In addition, chemical prophylaxis may be warranted in certain people within the foot and ankle trauma population.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ankle Injuries
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Foot Injuries
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Venous Thromboembolism
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Podiatr Med Surg
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article